#colin have the computers eaten you yet???

[hezekiahwakely]

No new episode of tmagp today....

[drownedbycoffee]

Just finished listening to Tmagp8 and here are some of my initial thoughts when first listening to it because OH MY GOD

(Spoiler warning)

This is a bit of a stretch, but you know the Assessment feedback of all of it (Structure & Organization – 50%; Knowledge – 40%; Understanding – 30%; Analysis – 10; Source Material Usage – 10%)? What if that's just Alex saying how much we actually know about the meta plot??

is this the new Robert Smirke??

"I propose that because these spaces are devoid of persistent humanity and consistent time perception, they have thus become dislocated from humanity’s shared mindscape, and there are unique health risks to people who are over-exposed to this phenomenon." And when it says this, is it invertedly commenting on OIAR? Like how they just constantly go through statements without actually stopping and trying to make sense of them and because they all work the nightshift, they are thrown out of the loop of normal daytime cycles in a sense? maybe it's commenting on what happened to Colin? Or why Teddy left? Tbh I think there are many factors of this episode that could sort of reflect how things are at the OIAR (like the tower that Terrance can't enter but still knows of its existence is a metaphor to the Magnus Institute that Sam is curious about but doesn't explore it at first because Alice discouraged him not to. But then like Terrance does actually enter the tower that is forbidden and ominous which is similar to how Sam still is looking into the Magnus Institute, as revealed at the end of the episode)

Also the repetition of "It’s my pleasure to welcome you! You are here! Stay awhile!” could sort of link to now that Sam has continued to explore about the Magnus Institute, he won't be able to stop and abandon his investigation into it. Also links to the whole thing of how obviously in TMA there's the whole thing of not being able to leave and how when RedCanary entered the Mag Institute, they didn't leave. And I feel like this is particularly reinforced by this quote from the chef, "The chef spoke again, and though his tone hadn’t changed, it was clear this was no longer a request: “Stay awhile.”"

Also if we are going with the theory of Jon and Martin communicating with the OIAR through statements, then if Martin chose this one, is he trying to say something about their current situation? Like when it says, "They weren’t even windows. They were gaping square holes and beyond them was nothing at all. Any one of the diners could reach out if they had a mind to and plunge their hand outwards into the dark, foreboding and utterly featureless void. There was nothing. Nothing above, nothing below, nothing at all. Nothing, save the tower and the restaurant." Maybe Windows 95 has a darker side to it that we don't know about yet? Or could just be Martin trying to be poetic and lament about his and Jon's current situation? Could link to how alone they both are, and suspended in a void after the change in dimensions? Like the void referred to could mirror what the computer is like when it's turned off? I know it's a bit of a stetch but yeah idk

Also maybe this part (And so when faced with the prospect of being eaten alive, or leaping out one of those windows into pure oblivion… it was no choice at all. I jumped.") is just Martin trying to explain how he went with Jon when destroying the Panopticon in TMA, but instead of being eaten alive, it's having to live with Jon becoming the bigger part of the Eye?

Then there's the whole thing of Alice saying how she doesn't like all the changes that are happening and she thinks that something is going on in the OIAR which I find interesting considering how she was so prominently detached she was before

ALSO COLIN!! Mental health leave? Seriously Lena? Ik he smashed Sam's phone, which probably isn't a good display of stable mental health, but it feels like she is trying to stop him from figuring out what is happening in true a Bouchard style. Brutal pipe murder when you don't want someone telling your archivist about what the hell is going on and 'interrupting your plans'? No, for Lena it's not-so-kindly removing someone when they start to realise you're a secret evil mastermind who's a failed-murderer

ALSO GERRY IS BACK!! FUCK YEAH! AND GEE GEE?! IM DYING- but it's a bit suspicious how he conveniently doesn't remember what happened to him (idk if this has been explained in the ARG, if it has, then just ignore me) and old books?? give this guy a break pleaseee

Also I feel like Camden Epiphany is going to be relevant later on since Gerry said, "Don’t forget Camden Epiphany!". I searched up supernatural theories about Camden, London and this was the first result:

it could be related or not, I haven't looked into it properly yet

also mention of the hunt?? what do you mean by that Gertrude-

and i'm 95% Celia is the same one from tma universe considering she is looking into "Weird physics stuff: time travel, other dimensions, teleportation, all that good stuff." but time travel?? Celia what do you know?...

ALSO GEORGIE IS BACK YESSSS but is this the same Georgie as tma Georgie? And if Celia AND Georgie from tma are both in this dimension, does that mean that Melanie is too?

[zolganif]

Did you have a New Year’s kiss? No Are there any words that you cannot pronounce or that you pronounce incorrectly? Yeah, they are. After a long day at work or of doing something physical what tends to hurt more? Your back or your feet? My feet Do you have a smart phone? If so, what’s your favorite app? I guess tumblr, and reddit app. Also, Deezer. If you had to choose between being a nurse or an English teacher which would you choose and why? I guess an English teacher Do you have a specific gas station you usually go to? Or do you stop wherever? Not really How much older than you was the oldest person you have dated / had a relationship with? About 7 years older than me Is anything stressing you out at the moment? No What is your opinion on dating someone who already had a child / children from a previous relationship? It doesn't matter to me. I am dating someone who already has two children from two previous relationships. Have you ever actually found a mascara that makes a huge difference for your lashes? I usually don't wear mascara Would you rather have one or two great facial features that stand out, or have just an overall pretty face but have no special features? One or two great facial features Do you check your horoscope daily? If so, did you relate to your horoscope at all today? Not really. My mom will sometimes read it in the newspaper though When you need to remember something how do you usually go about doing so? Write it down in a notebook, or use quick memo on my phone How would you describe someone that is your type of guy / girl? Eh Have you recently accomplished anything that you are proud of yourself for? I recently finished the 29th chapter for my story. I am almost finished with it, which I am happy about, though am kinda sad that the story will soon be coming to an end. I'm going to miss writing it. Are you still friends with any of your exes? Do you still communicate with any of them at all? Only one of them. Do you live on your own or with your parents / a roommate? Do you think you’d like to live alone? I share the same house with my dad, and his husband. Share the upper apartment with my friend, Colin, and soon Nick will be living with me in a few months. And honestly, no. I would like to have someone live with me. How often would you say you use Microsoft Word? Every now and then. How often do you typically change your bra? I don't keep track What is the last online purchase you made? I Am Legend, the book. Dean Ambrose Unstable necklace, star master, and a sweater. Can't wait for the cold season so I can wear it. haha. Do you usually have bad symptoms around “that time of the month”? Usually just cramps for a couple of days, but nothing too bad. Is there anyone you have to see on a daily / weekly basis that you really dislike? No. Is your hair thick or thin? Would you say it’s easy to manage? Thick. And at times it is, and at other times it isn't :P Have you ever had to deal with any type of long distance relationship, whether it be a romantic relationship or a friendship? Yeah, I did. Are you procrastinating doing anything right now? No Do you have a place you go to a lot that you may be considered “a regular” at? The chinese place haha Have you smoked a cigarette today? Yeah What is your last received text message? :/ Do you like to read in your leisure time? I love reading Did you have a treehouse when you were a child? No. Have you ever dated outside of your race? Yeah Do you have your own laptop / computer? Yeah What is the last horror movie you watched? Sleepy Hollow What was the last thing you ate? A tuna fish sandwich What is something that makes you grumpy? When I can't sleep. What are you wearing? T-shirt and pajama pants. Currently doing laundry Have you ever witnessed a drug deal? Yeah Are you better at science, maths or art? Art. Do you have any songs in your head at the moment? No Did you ever call any teachers by their first name? Who? No. Were you born in a hospital, or somewhere else? Born in a hospital Do you often have doors held open for you? I guess Have you ever been cheated on? Tell me your story. Yeah, twice. Both of the assholes were scumbags, and think they could get any girl they wanted.  Years down the road, one is still trying to get back with me, and just doesn't know how to listen at all. The other is currently in prison for raping a minor. Fucking sick scum. Which would you choose between chocolate chip cookies and oat & raisin cookies? Chocolate chip. Fuck raisins. What did you have for dinner tonight, or last night if you haven’t yet? Had chinese for dinner last night. Are your parents smokers, or have they ever been? Yes. Do you drink alcohol? Sometimes Do you change your type of music regularly? I listen to various different types of music Would you want to visit Tokyo, Japan someday? Yeah. Last time you’ve felt like crying? Sometime this week. Any papers / assignments / projects due tomorrow? No. Do you need somebody to cheer you up right now? Maybe Is your school’s / office’s dress code stricto mundo? Do you curse like a sailor? Haha, yeah Do you hear trains pass by where you live? Sometimes. Have you ever needed to bite your tongue? Yeah. On a scale from -10 to 10, how’s life? 7 Who’s the last person to make you laugh? Not sure Do you get embarrassed when you burp really loud? It depends really Are your nails painted? No. What time is it? 3:01 pm Are your dreams strange? Very fucking strange. What is something you don’t understand? So many things Would you give money to a homeless person? Yeah Is it currently raining? No. Do you like the sound of rain when it hits your window? Yeah Ever let somebody just get to you? Yeah. Do you have enough money to buy a bus ticket to L.A.? Probably not. Would you buy a bus ticket to L.A.? No. Would you consider yourself a negative person? I can be. Ever met somebody who seem like they hated life? Yeah Do you act like a kid sometimes? Not really Do you have very strong opinions? Yeah Do you believe in reincarnation? Sure Do you use slang sometimes? No Do you value your life? Yes. Do you take medications? No If not, should you be on medications? Probably Is anything bothering you right now? No When you see somebody act-out what do you think of that person? Tbh, I really don't care. If its someone I know, I would wonder whats wrong for them to be acting that way. Ever been called a low-life? No Ever been in a race? No Last time you’ve eaten a taco? Haha. I couldn't even tell you. I don't even like tacos. Favorite brand of colored pencils? Don't have one How is your hair usually done? Usually down, or in a ponytail Does it take a lot for you to cry? No Ever been mean to a little kid? No. Are you a bookworm or a video-game-addict? Both. Ever drawn on somebody at a sleepover? No